The Inn of the Five Graces
"The historic Barrio de Analco, founded in 1610, is one of Santa Fe’s oldest neighborhoods. It’s also home to the town’s most unique lodging: the Inn of the Five Graces, a cozy, highly-visual 24-room Relais & Chateau property set in a string of old adobe and stone buildings. Its owners, Sylivia and Ira Seret, who opened the inn in 1996 (and also operate a nearby design emporium) are responsible for the decidedly maximalist Southwestern and Central Asian decor: plush crimson armchairs, Afghan rugs, embroidered Uzbekian headboards and kiva fireplaces. Huge bathrooms house soaking tubs and folklore-themed, mosaic-tiled walk-in showers; while turndown service includes fresh homemade chips and salsa and rotating chocolates. A tasty breakfast (ask for your huevos rancheros “Chritmas Style”) is served in a tranquil courtyard with a babbling fountain. Come dinner, the reopened, oak–beamed Pink Adobe (est. 1944) serves “New Mexican Cajun” fare: clams Lucifer in red-chile tequila broth and fire-roasted chile rellenos. Also resurrected is the Dragon Room Bar—once hosting the likes of Georgia O’Keeffe—gussied up with a shiny green Chihuly chandelier and margarita menu. A new 5-room spa, sure to top several “best of” lists, is dotted with Buddha statues and giant crystals, a serene spot for Himalayan salt stone massages and luxe Augustinus Bader facials." - Kate Donnelly
